This story has been updated here.
After France closed its borders because of attacks in Paris today, University of Oregon’s Global Education Oregon program sent out a message to 169 UO students studying in France, Europe and the United Kingdom through UO.
“As many of you are aware, a disturbing situation is unfolding in Paris, France this evening,” the GEO message said. “News reports state that there have been shootings at multiple locations with numerous casualties. We are deeply saddened by the events that are unfolding this evening. Our thoughts are with all of you and the people of France.”
According to the Guardian, around 120 people were killed in concert hall Bataclan on Friday in a mass shooting, and several explosions rocked the Stade de France.
There are 19 students studying through GEO programs in France; 13 are UO students. GEO has a program in Paris currently.
The GEO staff are checking in with all site directors on GEO programs regarding safety, said Lisa Calevi, GEO campus and partner relations manager.
The message also suggests ways of being safe to the students, including reaching out to family and friends to confirm safety.
Calvi said the GEO staff will get more information tonight and over the weekend.
A previous version of this article stated there were 20 students in the GEO program in France: GEO amended that number to 19, only 13 of which are UO students(GEO has partners outside of UO) that are studying through separate GEO programs, not one. Lisa Calevi’s last name was also misspelled.
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